Startup Type

Default Properties

Display name:

Dmvsc

Service name:

dmvsc

Type:

kernel

Path:

%WinDir%\System32\drivers\dmvsc.sys

Error control:

normal

Default Behavior

The Dmvsc service is a kernel mode driver. If Dmvsc fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the dmvsc service has failed to start.

Restore Default Startup Type for Dmvsc

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreDmvscWindows8.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.

3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.

4. Restart the computer.

Note. Make sure that the dmvsc.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 8 installation media.